WarCraft 2 Battle.net Edition (Jewel Case)
from: Blizzard Entertainment
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Product Description:
From the initial, unexpected invasion of the Orcish Horde to the quest of the Great Alliance to forever seal the Dark Portal that links their two worlds, you will experience the epic saga of the mighty battle to gain dominance over the kingdom of Azeroth.
Amazon.com Review:
Orcs and humans have waged fierce battles across the scarred earth of Azeroth for many moons, with never an end in sight. In a move sure to make peons whimper and paladins pray, Blizzard is extending the carnage with WarCraft II: Battle.Net Edition.
Given WarCraftII's status and dedicated fan base, it's no surprise that the single-player game is untouched. The excellent Beyond the Dark Portal expansion set is included with the original Tides of Darkness, creating four campaigns and 70 missions that remain fun despite their age. The Orc and Human armies obviously have nearly identical strengths and weaknesses, but as in the past, the art and sound cues make them feel worlds apart.
The real selling point is the vastly improved multiplayer experience. Aligning WarCraft II with Blizzard's other titles, more than one hundred multiplayer maps now let you take the struggle for Azeroth to the free "battle.net" service. Setting up games is simple enough for an Orc to figure out, and you can play against (or with) up to eight human or computer opponents. No AI can match the challenge of a human player's unpredictability, and thanks to the worldwide ladder, you can fight tooth and claw for rank against players spanning the globe. --Jack Gardiner
Amazon.com Product Description:
This definitive version of the classic real-time strategy game combines theoriginal WarCraft II: Tides of Darkness and the WarCraft II: Beyondthe Dark Portal expansion set with free Internet play over Battle.net,allowing competition with up to eight opponents from around the world.
WarCraft II Battle.net Edition is the continuation of the ruthlessclash between the armies of the noble humans and the brutish orcs. From theinitial, unexpected invasion of the Orcish Horde to the Great Alliance's questto forever seal the Dark Portal that links their two worlds, you will experiencethe epic saga of the mighty battle to gain dominance over the kingdom of Azeroth.Along the way, you'll need to carefully manage your limited resources to successfullyconstruct and rule your medieval empire while engaging in real-time tacticalwarfare over land, sea, and air.
From the initial, unexpected invasion of the Orcish Horde to the quest of the Great Alliance to forever seal the Dark Portal that links their two worlds, you will experience the epic saga of the mighty battle to gain dominance over the kingdom of Azeroth.
Amazon.com Review:
Orcs and humans have waged fierce battles across the scarred earth of Azeroth for many moons, with never an end in sight. In a move sure to make peons whimper and paladins pray, Blizzard is extending the carnage with WarCraft II: Battle.Net Edition.
Given WarCraftII's status and dedicated fan base, it's no surprise that the single-player game is untouched. The excellent Beyond the Dark Portal expansion set is included with the original Tides of Darkness, creating four campaigns and 70 missions that remain fun despite their age. The Orc and Human armies obviously have nearly identical strengths and weaknesses, but as in the past, the art and sound cues make them feel worlds apart.
The real selling point is the vastly improved multiplayer experience. Aligning WarCraft II with Blizzard's other titles, more than one hundred multiplayer maps now let you take the struggle for Azeroth to the free "battle.net" service. Setting up games is simple enough for an Orc to figure out, and you can play against (or with) up to eight human or computer opponents. No AI can match the challenge of a human player's unpredictability, and thanks to the worldwide ladder, you can fight tooth and claw for rank against players spanning the globe. --Jack Gardiner
Amazon.com Product Description:
This definitive version of the classic real-time strategy game combines theoriginal WarCraft II: Tides of Darkness and the WarCraft II: Beyondthe Dark Portal expansion set with free Internet play over Battle.net,allowing competition with up to eight opponents from around the world.
WarCraft II Battle.net Edition is the continuation of the ruthlessclash between the armies of the noble humans and the brutish orcs. From theinitial, unexpected invasion of the Orcish Horde to the Great Alliance's questto forever seal the Dark Portal that links their two worlds, you will experiencethe epic saga of the mighty battle to gain dominance over the kingdom of Azeroth.Along the way, you'll need to carefully manage your limited resources to successfullyconstruct and rule your medieval empire while engaging in real-time tacticalwarfare over land, sea, and air.
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- WARCRAFT 2 - BATTLE.NET EDITION
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: 
- Love being an Orc
fun game - sound effects are great - Orcs are too funny - the maker has a wonderful imagination - fun to play
Rating: 
- A Classic RTS
Although I didn't really have a chance to play Warcraft that much, if at all, when it was in its hayday I have recently rediscovered this classic and have found msyself becoming addicted. Warcaft 2, much like the previous installment in the series, is a real-time strategy game in which you must chose to play as either the orcs or the humans in a bid to become ruler of the land and in this sequel, the seas and oceans. The gameplay may seem simple at first, especially to gamers who are used to more ... Read More
Rating: - Great RTS Game
I don't own this game, but have played it in school.I haven't played the campaign missions, but have played multiplayer almost everyday for 2 months.The graphics are dated, but that isn't where the fun is.For me it is the fast paced-ness of the game that keeps me hooked.Unlike most RTSs I have played, each misson doesn't have to take an hour and a half to complete.If you know how to build, it can take you 5 minutes to defeat a game aginst a single computer opponent.You can also build crazily, ... Read More
Rating: - One of my all time favorite RTS games ever
Although Warcraft 3 and its expansion have come out within the last few years, I still prefer Warcraft 2 a bit more. Yes the game looks kinda dated now, but it is still a blast to play. The game was fun in that it never got too complicated or anything so that newcomers could always have a good time. The map editor was easy to use and the online play in the Battle.net edition will keep you busy for a while. Anyways, if you've only played Warcraft 3 then it might be difficult for you to enjoy this game since ... Read More
Rating: - RTS legend.
This game is the first RTS game that I have played along with Starcraft and Lords of the Realm 2. But Lords of the Realm 2 (Starcraft is a whole diffrent stoty) didn't have what Warcraft had. The easy to get used to gameplay with great graphics in terms of running smooth, the very low system requirement, and the satisfaction of the Battle.net. I have not played this game since 2000 (Because my dad broke my CD. Read my Starcraft Battle Chest review.) so I don't know if anyone plays online now but all I know ... Read More
- Love being an Orcfun game - sound effects are great - Orcs are too funny - the maker has a wonderful imagination - fun to play
- A Classic RTSAlthough I didn't really have a chance to play Warcraft that much, if at all, when it was in its hayday I have recently rediscovered this classic and have found msyself becoming addicted. Warcaft 2, much like the previous installment in the series, is a real-time strategy game in which you must chose to play as either the orcs or the humans in a bid to become ruler of the land and in this sequel, the seas and oceans. The gameplay may seem simple at first, especially to gamers who are used to more ... Read More
- Great RTS GameI don't own this game, but have played it in school.I haven't played the campaign missions, but have played multiplayer almost everyday for 2 months.The graphics are dated, but that isn't where the fun is.For me it is the fast paced-ness of the game that keeps me hooked.Unlike most RTSs I have played, each misson doesn't have to take an hour and a half to complete.If you know how to build, it can take you 5 minutes to defeat a game aginst a single computer opponent.You can also build crazily, ... Read More
- One of my all time favorite RTS games everAlthough Warcraft 3 and its expansion have come out within the last few years, I still prefer Warcraft 2 a bit more. Yes the game looks kinda dated now, but it is still a blast to play. The game was fun in that it never got too complicated or anything so that newcomers could always have a good time. The map editor was easy to use and the online play in the Battle.net edition will keep you busy for a while. Anyways, if you've only played Warcraft 3 then it might be difficult for you to enjoy this game since ... Read More
- RTS legend.This game is the first RTS game that I have played along with Starcraft and Lords of the Realm 2. But Lords of the Realm 2 (Starcraft is a whole diffrent stoty) didn't have what Warcraft had. The easy to get used to gameplay with great graphics in terms of running smooth, the very low system requirement, and the satisfaction of the Battle.net. I have not played this game since 2000 (Because my dad broke my CD. Read my Starcraft Battle Chest review.) so I don't know if anyone plays online now but all I know ... Read More
